Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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